Pronunciation: /lɛdʒ/

Definitions of ledge

noun a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall or cliff

Example Sentences

A1 The cat sat on the ledge outside the window.

A2 She carefully walked along the narrow ledge of the building.

B1 He peered over the edge of the ledge to see the view below.

B2 The hiker paused to rest on the rocky ledge overlooking the valley.

C1 The intricate carvings on the ancient stone ledge were a sight to behold.

C2 The expert climber navigated the treacherous ledge with ease and precision.

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Example Sentences

A1 The cat likes to ledge on the windowsill.

A2 She carefully ledges across the narrow bridge.

B1 The hiker decided to ledge down the steep cliff.

B2 The acrobat skillfully ledges along the edge of the building.

C1 The daredevil plans to ledge across the canyon on a tightrope.

C2 The mountain climber expertly ledges up the sheer rock face.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The cat sat on the ledge outside the window.

A2 The hiker carefully navigated the narrow ledge along the cliff.

B1 The bookshelf was securely fastened to the wall with sturdy ledge brackets.

B2 The artist painted a beautiful landscape with a prominent ledge in the foreground.

C1 The architect designed a modern building with a cantilevered ledge extending out from the top floor.

C2 The acrobat performed a daring routine balancing on the narrow ledge high above the audience.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She walked carefully along the ledge.

A2 He balanced on the narrow ledge to reach the window.

B1 The cat perched precariously on the ledge outside the window.

B2 The hiker paused on the ledge to admire the breathtaking view.

C1 The climber expertly maneuvered along the ledge, using only fingertips for support.

C2 The acrobat gracefully leaped from ledge to ledge, showcasing incredible agility.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a bird sitting on the ledge outside my window.

A2 She carefully balanced on the narrow ledge to reach the window.

B1 The cat jumped from the ledge to the ground below.

B2 He leaned against the ledge, enjoying the view of the city below.

C1 The intricate carvings on the ancient stone ledge were breathtaking.

C2 The architect designed the building with a unique ledge that wrapped around the entire structure.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The cat jumped onto the ledge.

A2 She carefully balanced on the narrow ledge.

B1 He peered over the ledge to see the view below.

B2 The climbers secured themselves to the ledge with ropes.

C1 The birds nested on the rocky ledge overlooking the ocean.

C2 The explorer cautiously navigated along the treacherous ledge of the cliff.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I walked along the ledge and saw a beautiful view of the city below.

A2 She carefully balanced on the narrow ledge to reach the window.

B1 The hiker found a small ledge to rest on during the long trek.

B2 The climber secured himself to the ledge before continuing up the cliff.

C1 The detective discovered a crucial piece of evidence hidden on the ledge.

C2 The architect designed a building with a unique ledge that provided shade and protection from the elements.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Ledge! Be careful not to fall off the edge of the cliff!

A2 Ledge, that was a close call! Watch your step next time.

B1 Ledge, I can't believe we made it to the top of the mountain!

B2 Ledge! What an amazing view from up here.

C1 Ledge, this rock climbing route is quite challenging but exhilarating.

C2 Ledge, the adrenaline rush from bungee jumping off this bridge is unbelievable.

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Example Sentences

A1 The cat sat on the ledge outside the window.

A2 I carefully balanced on the narrow ledge to reach the bird's nest.

B1 The hikers stopped to rest on a rocky ledge overlooking the valley.

B2 The climber skillfully maneuvered along the narrow ledge without hesitation.

C1 The architect designed a building with a cantilevered ledge that seemed to defy gravity.

C2 The daredevil walked along the ledge of the skyscraper with nerves of steel.

Examples of ledge in a Sentence

formal She carefully balanced on the narrow ledge of the building, trying not to look down.

informal I saw a squirrel running along the ledge of the fence outside.

slang They were hanging out on the ledge, just chilling and talking.

figurative His reckless behavior pushed him closer to the edge of the ledge of sanity.

Grammatical Forms of ledge

past tense

edged

plural

ledges

comparative

more ledge

superlative

most ledge

present tense

ledge

future tense

will ledge

perfect tense

have ledged

continuous tense

is ledging

singular

ledge

positive degree

ledge

infinitive

to ledge

gerund

edging

participle

edged

Origin and Evolution of ledge

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'ledge' originated from the Middle English word 'legge' which came from the Old English word 'hlæg' meaning a bar or crossbar.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'ledge' has evolved to refer to a narrow shelf-like projection on a wall or rock, used for support or display.